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. >>> a debate over drones is heating up in alameda county. new at noon, allie rasmus joins us live in oakland to explain what the sheriffs want to do with the drones and why the aclu opposes the plan. >> reporter: well, today, the alameda county supervisors were supposed to consider whether to allow the sheriff's office to buy a drone or as the sheriff says, he prefers to call it, an unmanned aerial device. but the item was taken off the supervisors' agenda, just as a couple of civil liberties groups had a press conference expressing concerns. the alameda county sheriff's office unveiled what they might purchase, this device. in the past month, alameda county received around $31,000 in state grant money to buy an unmanned aerial system known to some as a drone. the devices have live hd quality video and infrared capability. and that's raising the concerns of civil liberties groups. >> we have nothing on paper that will bind the sheriff and accountability methods to prevent privacy issues. so we should not be rushing into this. >> it's law enf
. >>> a debate over drones is heating up in alameda county. new at noon, allie rasmus joins us live in oakland to explain what the sheriffs want to do with the drones and why the aclu opposes the plan. >> reporter: well, today, the alameda county supervisors were supposed to consider whether to allow the sheriff's office to buy a drone or as the sheriff says, he prefers to call it, an unmanned aerial device. but the item was taken off the supervisors' agenda, just as a couple of...
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. >>> a number of new laws are ahead for the new year, including one in alameda county that claims to keep plastic bags out of the hands of shoppers. new at noon, brian flores is live with a new bag ban and reaction from residents and a store manager. >> reporter: hi, david. plastic bags could be a thing of the past. starting tomorrow, shoppers are urged to bring in their own reusable bags or will be charged for each paper bag they use. >> happy new year. >> reporter: with the new year comes new laws for shoppers in alameda county. starting tomorrow, customers will need to bring in their own reusable bag. or if they forget, they will need to shell out 10 cents per bag. >> i don't think it will hurt my pocketbook. hopefully it will remind me to bring my own bags. today i forgot. i think if i have to pay 10 cents for every bag i use, it will start to stick in my head. >> reporter: the ordinance goes into effect tomorrow that will eliminate plastic bags for supermarkets, liquor stores, pharmacies. >> it will be an inconvenience but it's a reasonable inconvenience. >> i don't think that v
. >>> a number of new laws are ahead for the new year, including one in alameda county that claims to keep plastic bags out of the hands of shoppers. new at noon, brian flores is live with a new bag ban and reaction from residents and a store manager. >> reporter: hi, david. plastic bags could be a thing of the past. starting tomorrow, shoppers are urged to bring in their own reusable bags or will be charged for each paper bag they use. >> happy new year. >> reporter:...
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increasing rainfall rates in the alameda region will be told in the next few minutes. you will notice this might be a little enhanced near the radar but there are still some downpours, and your santa cruz mountains checking in at 44. yesterday we had the rain move through and we have the cold air today and it is unstable air and as a result we have an increase in clouds and downpours and the possibility of hail. that will be an increase with readings in the 40s. scattered showers still each into the afternoon hours we will hold onto the chance of lingering showers. temperatures are mainly in the 50s, santa rosa 51 antioch 53 and here is a look ahead at your five-day forecast. keep the umbrella handy and get ready for random downpours for wednesday. we have a chance of a few showers by friday, increasing friday night into saturday. >>> many will see the historic stadium undergoing a major face- lift but the big renovation project is taking longer than expected and the price tag has soared to $180 million. they say they will not be completely finished until 2015. meanwhi
increasing rainfall rates in the alameda region will be told in the next few minutes. you will notice this might be a little enhanced near the radar but there are still some downpours, and your santa cruz mountains checking in at 44. yesterday we had the rain move through and we have the cold air today and it is unstable air and as a result we have an increase in clouds and downpours and the possibility of hail. that will be an increase with readings in the 40s. scattered showers still each...
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. >> wells fargo is giving the $20,000 grants in alameda and contra costa counties, most effected by the mortgage crisis. it will be open again tomorrow 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. >>> republicans and democrats raided accusations over who is to blame for the fiscal cliff. john boehner and president obama and nancy pill low city blamed the republicans. >> we had a serious proposal based on president clinton's chief of staff. there is no counter offer from the white house. unstead, reports indicate that the president -- instead, the president has deliberately walked our economy right to the edge of fiscal cliff. >> he said democrats are slow walking the economy to the fiscal cliff, yet, this is the same republican leadership that has the house in session barely a day. barely a full day this week. >> the fiscal cliff is the term that is given to a set of spending cuts and tax increases that will take effect in january if congress does not act to stop them. >>> investigators are trying to determine what happened before a football fan fell or jumped from the third deck at the oakland coliseum
. >> wells fargo is giving the $20,000 grants in alameda and contra costa counties, most effected by the mortgage crisis. it will be open again tomorrow 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. >>> republicans and democrats raided accusations over who is to blame for the fiscal cliff. john boehner and president obama and nancy pill low city blamed the republicans. >> we had a serious proposal based on president clinton's chief of staff. there is no counter offer from the white house....
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alameda is the first city in the nation to do this. the drug makers argue it gives them unprecedented responsibilities and doesn't do much to deal with the huge amounts of leftover drugs. >> the nation is now one step closer to emergency texting. at&t, verizon, sprint and t mobile have agreed to rely text messages to 911 centers. they cover 90% of the population and have signed onto provide the service by may of 2014 but right now only a handful of call centers are able to receive them. trials already underway but it's still not clear how many will upgrade. >> more than 200 patient across the nation were given the early gift of mobility yesterday. its part of operation walk usa. 109 doctors provide free joint replacements to those who tonight qualify for government help or don't have health insurance. a surgical team in pleasanton participated in the program giving one santa rosa woman a hip replacement and another man a new right knee. >> i'm excited. i don't know that i -- be have absorbed it all. its going to change my whole life pe
alameda is the first city in the nation to do this. the drug makers argue it gives them unprecedented responsibilities and doesn't do much to deal with the huge amounts of leftover drugs. >> the nation is now one step closer to emergency texting. at&t, verizon, sprint and t mobile have agreed to rely text messages to 911 centers. they cover 90% of the population and have signed onto provide the service by may of 2014 but right now only a handful of call centers are able to receive...
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a woman stabbed four in alameda. we are live where the crime happened just hours ago. >> reporter: four people, members of the same family were taken to the hospital here after they were stabbed by a relative and it happened inside one of the units this units. one of those victims was transported to the hospital. a sergeant on scene said this started as a fight between two sisters. the woman who lives in the apartment parenty started stabbing her sister over visiting at the time. three other family members were also stabbed trying to break up the fight between the two. one of those victims was a teen girl, 14. i have called police, nobody has been able to give me updated information on conditions of those four stabbing victims. a sergeant on scene last night said that the woman who carried out the stabbing has been taken in to custody. live in alameda. >> power remains out for two dozen homes in oakland. a car crashed into two other vehicles before hitting a utility pole. that's off interstate 580. at first power was
a woman stabbed four in alameda. we are live where the crime happened just hours ago. >> reporter: four people, members of the same family were taken to the hospital here after they were stabbed by a relative and it happened inside one of the units this units. one of those victims was transported to the hospital. a sergeant on scene said this started as a fight between two sisters. the woman who lives in the apartment parenty started stabbing her sister over visiting at the time. three...
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. >> authorities have identified the body of a man found in an alameda grocery store parking lot. his body was found yesterday afternoon in a car. now alameda investigators are trying to figure out how he died. >> san mateo officials say think have located a 76 year old woman with alzheimer who wondered away from her assisted living home around 1:00 this afternoon. they say she was found safe and in good condition. >> the manager of a mill valley nursing home accused of stealing more than $40 thousand from an elderly woman is out on bail tonight. she was arrested o on charges including identity theft and financial elder abuse. investigators say the victim was a resident. the she is set to be arraigned on christmas eve. >> a superior court judge sentenced a former elementary schoolteacher to one year in jail for possession of child pornography. he'll also have to register as a sex offender. the man's wife turned him in after finding images on his computer. the school district put him on paid administrative leave at a time. >> two bay area students say they were fed up with getting
. >> authorities have identified the body of a man found in an alameda grocery store parking lot. his body was found yesterday afternoon in a car. now alameda investigators are trying to figure out how he died. >> san mateo officials say think have located a 76 year old woman with alzheimer who wondered away from her assisted living home around 1:00 this afternoon. they say she was found safe and in good condition. >> the manager of a mill valley nursing home accused of...
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that's what this woman's death symbolizes me. >>> alameda and solano counties will be among the biggest winners when a walgreens pays a $6 million fine. inspections around the state found walgreens routinely sent hazardous waste and medical records to the landfills. the company is not admitting any wrong doing saying it settled the lawsuit to save time and money and a long legal battle. >>> walmart and kroger super markets are expected to be potential buyers of hostess. there are more than 20 bidders interested in buying some of all of the bankrupt companies assets. others want only the cakes and breads divisions. hostess is permanently shutting down after bankruptcy. >>> moving right along throughout the day. talking to sal. see how traffic is shaping up. >> so far so good. one of these commutes where we haven't had a lot. we've been looking around quite a bit and haven't been able to find some. which is pretty good. it will probably not stay this way for long. let's go outside and take a look at highway 24 between walnut creek and oakland. it should be a very nice drive for you gettin
that's what this woman's death symbolizes me. >>> alameda and solano counties will be among the biggest winners when a walgreens pays a $6 million fine. inspections around the state found walgreens routinely sent hazardous waste and medical records to the landfills. the company is not admitting any wrong doing saying it settled the lawsuit to save time and money and a long legal battle. >>> walmart and kroger super markets are expected to be potential buyers of hostess. there...
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if you want to help out, you can drop off a toy donation at any of the alameda county salvation army facilities in oakland, hayward or newark and they will accept a cash contribution as well. >>> we want to check in again with sal and keeping a close eye on the east bay traffic. >> we're looking at some of the busiest points in the east bay which will be the macarthur maze and the -- and the bay bridge. and improving by the minute as beget closer to the end of the commute here. the bay bridge toll plaza is only backed up for a short wait. there are no probls getting into san francisco. we're seeing some improvement -- some improvement in the morning commute. by tomorrow, i think we'll see lighter traffic as we get closer to christmas. southbound 880, 238 as you head down to union city in fremont, you will see a little bit of slow traffic. that's improved a little bit in the last half-hour. let's go to mark. >>> look at this. this is beautiful out there. high clouds paying us a shift -- paying as you visit. this is the last day of fall. during the 3:00 hour, the winter solstice kicks
if you want to help out, you can drop off a toy donation at any of the alameda county salvation army facilities in oakland, hayward or newark and they will accept a cash contribution as well. >>> we want to check in again with sal and keeping a close eye on the east bay traffic. >> we're looking at some of the busiest points in the east bay which will be the macarthur maze and the -- and the bay bridge. and improving by the minute as beget closer to the end of the commute here....
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ktvu's allis rasmus tells us why investigators are calling the fire suspicious. >> reporter: an alameda police officer stands guard on santa clara avenue. this morning the american oak restaurant became a crime scene. after investigators found signs that the fire had a happened there was suspicious. >> possibly purposefully set. >> reporter: it started after 6:00 morning. firefighters tackled part of the fire from the roof and the smoke and flames didn't spread to any other buildings. no one was hurt, but police closed off the street for their investigation. once the fire was out and investigators had a chance to go inside, they found that the fire had started in multiple separate locations. that raised a red-flag. >> accidentally fire would probably have one cause. so the chance of it being two or three different spots and two or three different waves, definitely raises suspicions. >> reporter: max russian has been a cook here for the last year and a half. >> it's just kind of wild. you know, waking up really early to find out i'm not working today. >> reporter: now he and his co-worke
ktvu's allis rasmus tells us why investigators are calling the fire suspicious. >> reporter: an alameda police officer stands guard on santa clara avenue. this morning the american oak restaurant became a crime scene. after investigators found signs that the fire had a happened there was suspicious. >> possibly purposefully set. >> reporter: it started after 6:00 morning. firefighters tackled part of the fire from the roof and the smoke and flames didn't spread to any other...
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. >>> and it has been a hot topic in alameda, but not everybody is on board, the city is considering to ban drones. [ male announcer ] steak combos. featured now at sizzler. tri tip sirloin with fried shrimp, malibu chicken, or grilled shrimp. starting at just $9.99. sizzler. . >>> welcome back, there are reports that the satellite launched by north korea is out of control. they are burning something for their leader. the united nation's council also condemned the launch. >>> berkeley can become a no drone zone and the resolution comes after the alameda sheriff's office said it should be used in emergency situations only. some council members are concerned about safety, civil liberty violations and possible electrical interference from the drone. >> shin saysel is being -- google is being criticized for cutting its tax bill by $2 billion. >>> we are hear from congressional leaders about the fiscal cliff crisis. business executives are demanding a deal immediately. >> reporter: dave, more than 160 chief executives just wrote this letter to congress pushing for the gop fiscal cliff. th
. >>> and it has been a hot topic in alameda, but not everybody is on board, the city is considering to ban drones. [ male announcer ] steak combos. featured now at sizzler. tri tip sirloin with fried shrimp, malibu chicken, or grilled shrimp. starting at just $9.99. sizzler. . >>> welcome back, there are reports that the satellite launched by north korea is out of control. they are burning something for their leader. the united nation's council also condemned the launch....
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it was an early day for survivors in alameda. the memories are still fresh for the men that were there. >> i saw that first or the pediatric doe drop --. >> i felt six hit the port side of my ship, tore a big hole in there. . >> 94 year old george larson was in the coast forward that day and saw the planes. >> one flew right over me but 200 feet above me. i could count the rifts on the lane. >> 71 years later, larson feelts a bit guilty that he's awarded for is surviving. >> when all of these other guys are getting killed or wounded and here i am, happy go lucky, nothing happened to me. >> after all of this time and after more years of service in world war ii, they hope this will help others to strive for something other than winning a war everybody loses and you're losing the youth of your country the light had been in use for navigation until just after pearl harbor when it was turned off defense i havely, now it is lit just once a year to honor those who were lost. >> that a-attack left more than 24 hundred people dead. the ja
it was an early day for survivors in alameda. the memories are still fresh for the men that were there. >> i saw that first or the pediatric doe drop --. >> i felt six hit the port side of my ship, tore a big hole in there. . >> 94 year old george larson was in the coast forward that day and saw the planes. >> one flew right over me but 200 feet above me. i could count the rifts on the lane. >> 71 years later, larson feelts a bit guilty that he's awarded for is...
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here is a look at alameda where there is a steady moderate rain overnight there was times when the rain was coming down so hard that it was hard to see in front of you. over to the peninsular, chp is reporting several accidents last night and across the bay area so give yourself some extra time when you get back after the holiday. 14 people were killed in california last year around the winter holiday season. half of those people were not wearing seat belts so buckle up and use caution. lorraine blanco, ktvu channel 2 morning news. time now 6:45, the story of a woman who was shot on a on christmas eve, theresa was trying to shield her kids as bullets came through the walls of the church monday night. ktvu channel 2 morning news spoke with the church's pastor and about her heroic actions during his sermon. >> she was trying to protect the children and jumping in front of them, which is why the bullet got her. >> the woman is in stable condition and is expected to recover. a man outside is also in stable condition and we do not know if he was the intended victim. >>> police say william sp
here is a look at alameda where there is a steady moderate rain overnight there was times when the rain was coming down so hard that it was hard to see in front of you. over to the peninsular, chp is reporting several accidents last night and across the bay area so give yourself some extra time when you get back after the holiday. 14 people were killed in california last year around the winter holiday season. half of those people were not wearing seat belts so buckle up and use caution....
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. >> reporter: we showed our video to former alameda county charles plumper. >> i would start immediate investigation, absolutely. right now. >> reporter: plumber with more than 50 years in law enforcement doesn't believe we stumbled into an ongoing investigation. >> if they were checking on this place, it wasn't be uniform doing it. report oakland mayor jean quan she expected police chief howard jordan will investigate. >> if he has this information, he will investigate it. i have confidence if there's any misconduct that he will do the right thing. >> reporter: so far, chief jordan has not responded to our repeated request to interview him, or officer kuo. >> howard jordan issued a written response. chief jordan said, i take these allegations very seriously and the department open investigations as soon as the circumstances were brought to my attention. because these are open investigations, i am limited in what can be discussed. now to what the state called pay. taxpayers might think of it as an unwarranted way to rake in extra money for simply going one's job. debra villalon shows u
. >> reporter: we showed our video to former alameda county charles plumper. >> i would start immediate investigation, absolutely. right now. >> reporter: plumber with more than 50 years in law enforcement doesn't believe we stumbled into an ongoing investigation. >> if they were checking on this place, it wasn't be uniform doing it. report oakland mayor jean quan she expected police chief howard jordan will investigate. >> if he has this information, he will...
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to 11:00 p.m. >>> some people in alameda county will have to pay more the next time they actually go to the grocery store. we'll tell you about the new fee you will have to pay to check out. >> reporter: a high surf advisory is in effect for the coast for the entire day. we'll tell you how high these waves are supposed to get. >> plus, we are following breaking news for you out of jack london square, where police have discovered a body. are you taking a live look at emergency crews there right now. we'll have the latest on the investigation. >>> an hup date on breaking news we first told you about 20 minutes ago in oakland. a kayaker found the body of a man in the middle of the estuary. you are taking a live look at the docks. this is a picture from our ktvu tower cam. the bottom of your screen there, you can see oakland police officers standing there. earlier, we could see the yellow tarp near where they are. officers tell us the kayaker took the body to those docks and then called police for help. it's unclear at this point how that person died. there was no identification on the b
to 11:00 p.m. >>> some people in alameda county will have to pay more the next time they actually go to the grocery store. we'll tell you about the new fee you will have to pay to check out. >> reporter: a high surf advisory is in effect for the coast for the entire day. we'll tell you how high these waves are supposed to get. >> plus, we are following breaking news for you out of jack london square, where police have discovered a body. are you taking a live look at...
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the alameda county district attorney today filed charges of assault with a deadly weapon and child abuse against 42-year- old tiffany thomas. thomas allegedly stabbed her sister then the others including her teenage daughter as they tried to help the victims. all of the victims are expected to recover. >>> a couple could not make it to the hospital fast enough and had the to deliver their baby on the side of the road. when the baby started to arrive they pulled over and helped deliver a healthy 7-pound baby girl. the father was following in the family car. >> mom started crying, dad started crying, we're all hugging it was great. it was such a wonderful gift for christmas morning. >> reporter: it's the couple's third child. mother and baby are said to be doing well. >>> downtown berkeley could be getting its first new high rise in four decades. a los angeles real estate group has presented a recommendation. the project is expected to face opposition. the developer wants to tear down the back of the historic chadick cinemas to build the project. >>> as debora villalon explains, the victim
the alameda county district attorney today filed charges of assault with a deadly weapon and child abuse against 42-year- old tiffany thomas. thomas allegedly stabbed her sister then the others including her teenage daughter as they tried to help the victims. all of the victims are expected to recover. >>> a couple could not make it to the hospital fast enough and had the to deliver their baby on the side of the road. when the baby started to arrive they pulled over and helped deliver...
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martinez, concord, brentwood, alameda, berkeley 53. cool pattern. lit warmer near the bay and by the coast. by the fact you are by the water. inland temperatures struggling to get past 51 or 51. mostly cloudy, again it's a broad brush. if things continue to march in tuesday looks better for rain. >> thank you. john mcaf, e admits he faked a heart attack while he was in guatemala to avoid being sent back to belize. >> of course it was a ruse. there was a three hour time limit and he could file an appeal. if nothing happened i would have been returned to belize. unfortunately i guess the pressure gave me a heart attack and i said i had one. >> now in miami he has become something of a tourist attraction followed by reporters and posing for photograph was tourists. he said united states authorities haven't made any efforts to question him after he spent weeks evading police in belize who wanted to ask him act the death of his neighbor. >>> the oregon shopping mall that was the scene of a mass shotting will reopen this morning. a man and woman died and
martinez, concord, brentwood, alameda, berkeley 53. cool pattern. lit warmer near the bay and by the coast. by the fact you are by the water. inland temperatures struggling to get past 51 or 51. mostly cloudy, again it's a broad brush. if things continue to march in tuesday looks better for rain. >> thank you. john mcaf, e admits he faked a heart attack while he was in guatemala to avoid being sent back to belize. >> of course it was a ruse. there was a three hour time limit and he...
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>> reporter: we have we showed our video to former alameda county sheriff charles plummer. he says the oakland police department should be questioning what its officers are doing here. >> i would start an investigation, absolutely, right now. >> plummer with 50 years in law enforcement doesn't believe we stumbled into an ongoing investigation? >> if they were checking on this place it won't be a uniform, but plain clothes people. >> reporter: oakland mayor quan says she expected police chief howard jordan to investigate. >> he will investigate it and i have confidence that if there is any misconduct, that he will dot right thing. >> reporter: so far, chief jordan has not responded to our repeated requests to interview him, officer ko or anyone with the department's command staff. >> oakland police chief howard jordan issued a written response after we aired our story. chief jordan says, "i take these allegations very seriously. and the department opened investigations as soon as the circumstances were brought to my attention. because these are open investigations, i am limi
>> reporter: we have we showed our video to former alameda county sheriff charles plummer. he says the oakland police department should be questioning what its officers are doing here. >> i would start an investigation, absolutely, right now. >> plummer with 50 years in law enforcement doesn't believe we stumbled into an ongoing investigation? >> if they were checking on this place it won't be a uniform, but plain clothes people. >> reporter: oakland mayor quan...
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most of it is is in southern alameda county and the south bay. >>> two schools will reopen this morning that is after a high school teacher was threatened. ktvu channel 2 reporter janine de la vega joins us now from cupertino with more on the new security measures that students will face when they head back to class today. >> reporter: pam, month that vista high school is being watched today. deputies will be out here patrolling as a security precaution. yesterday they closed down because there was a bomb threat at the high school. the bomb units and canines made a sweep of the school looking for a suspicious device but found nothing. graffiti was found saying a bomb was planted at monta vista high school claiming to kill a certain teacher. >> he doesn't deserve it. >> whatever it is, i'm sure it's a joke or something. >> reporter: on the website ratemyteacher.com. the teacher does get mostly positive comments but a year ago a student posted a comment that says quote he makes me cry when i get to class. we reached out to the teacher but so far he's declined our request for an interview.
most of it is is in southern alameda county and the south bay. >>> two schools will reopen this morning that is after a high school teacher was threatened. ktvu channel 2 reporter janine de la vega joins us now from cupertino with more on the new security measures that students will face when they head back to class today. >> reporter: pam, month that vista high school is being watched today. deputies will be out here patrolling as a security precaution. yesterday they closed...
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back over to alameda and over to the east bay. but the heaviest rain no doubt about it marin coast, san francisco then down toward the peninsula. san mateo coast along skyline. some of the rain totals santa rosa almost an inch of rain. inch and a third -- napa half inch of rain. kentfield two bits. i think that will pick up pretty rapidly here as that system enhances off san francisco marin and san mateo coast. cloudy north, cloudy south. that rain moving south and east some of it is drizzle. very mild. 60s on the temps. this is our last system in this pattern and then things will change. fog will be a huge issue thursday and friday. weekend looks dry. >>> time now 6:39. happening right now nancy pelosi holding a news conference with other congressional leaders. let's listen in. >> and our ranking members imparticular are portrait of diversity, bold leadership, and a firm commitment to america's middle class. the first caucus where the majority are women minorities, etc.. >> that is nancy pelosi, maxine waters, henry waxman to the
back over to alameda and over to the east bay. but the heaviest rain no doubt about it marin coast, san francisco then down toward the peninsula. san mateo coast along skyline. some of the rain totals santa rosa almost an inch of rain. inch and a third -- napa half inch of rain. kentfield two bits. i think that will pick up pretty rapidly here as that system enhances off san francisco marin and san mateo coast. cloudy north, cloudy south. that rain moving south and east some of it is drizzle....
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. >>> there is a surveillance drone request from the alameda county sheriff's office that's making some nervous. what the aclu plans to do in response to that. >>> and the return of rain is bringing risks of mudslide. the area generating the biggest concern. n >>> welcome back. 8:53. as the rain comes backs here to the bay area, san mateo county road repair crews are trying to hurry up and finish erosion control work. now, take a look. you can see the dirt that washed away on sunday above highway 1 near devil's slide. starting at 9:00 this morning, one lane of traffic will be open on highway 1 between linda mar boulevard and pacifica and the north portal area of devil's slide. that's at 9:00 a.m., again. that work should be finished by 3:00 this afternoon. >>> well, the rain that's expected tonight is already causing fears of land slides. the national weather service says reservoirs are rising, hills out there are waterlogged, the u.s. geological is focused on marin county because so many homes there are on hillsides. >>> later this morning, the american civil liberties commission will
. >>> there is a surveillance drone request from the alameda county sheriff's office that's making some nervous. what the aclu plans to do in response to that. >>> and the return of rain is bringing risks of mudslide. the area generating the biggest concern. n >>> welcome back. 8:53. as the rain comes backs here to the bay area, san mateo county road repair crews are trying to hurry up and finish erosion control work. now, take a look. you can see the dirt that washed...
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. >>> alameda police say a family christmas party turned violent leaving a woman with a stab wound and three also injured. that attack happened in an apartment complex. an argument broke out between sisters and one of the women grabbed a knife and stabbed the other in the chest. three others were hurt and none of the injuries life threatening. the woman with the knife was arrested. >>> a new study by san francisco peace group claims states with tough gun laws have fewer gun related deaths. they site a report by the law center to prevent gun violence. they find states like connecticut, california and hawaii have fewer killings, state s with fewer restrictions have more deaths. supporters have argued that the school shooting in connecticut shows gun laws don't work. >>> a bay area video game company is being criticized for its marketing partnership with makers of guns used in a popular game. a story said when ea of redwood released it's latest medal of honor game it created a website featuring its gun making partners. the links the site led to the company's online catalogs. one critic ca
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tom vacar joins us from alameda about what you need to know before you do that. >> reporter: in fact, one of ten say the experts of these are going to find their way back to the stores starting tomorrow. it'll take another week for the holiday season to be tallied. experts expect it'll cost consumers $586 billion even after returns and exchanges that takes a lot of retailers time and money. >> they're harder to deal with without a receipt of course. they just want to give you the credit, if you get something that costs more. >> take it in, say you don't want it and they'll exchange it or they usually give you a store credit they won't give you your money back. >> reporter: of the big box retailers wal-mart accepts most things back within 90 days of purchase but electronics for only 15 days. costco mostly has no time limit expect 90 days for electronics, return in its original package. at sears k mart, k mart gives 28 days with numerous no return exceptions. many people choose the alternative of regifting. >> don't take it back, just give it to someone else that you this think might wa
tom vacar joins us from alameda about what you need to know before you do that. >> reporter: in fact, one of ten say the experts of these are going to find their way back to the stores starting tomorrow. it'll take another week for the holiday season to be tallied. experts expect it'll cost consumers $586 billion even after returns and exchanges that takes a lot of retailers time and money. >> they're harder to deal with without a receipt of course. they just want to give you the...
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but an alameda county judge ruled earlier that under california law the business is running legally. john fouler is in the croom right now and -- courtroom right now and have the results at 5:00. >>> a long-time bay area news reporter who was one of the first african-american television reporters in the nation has died. ben williams reportedly suffered a stroke on monday. he was 85. he spent his entire broadcast career at channel 5. he received numerous awards. he got his start as a reporter at the examiner before moving to television. funeral services are on saturday at saint benedict's church. >>> senator john kerry is chairing. senate. this morning he accepted a scathing independent review of the attack on the u.s. consulate in libya that filled four americans. the report cited systemic failures at the state department. but kerry says sol hillary clinton will not get the -- just let the findings sit on the shelf. >> i think the secretary's swift action underscores how effective she is. >> secretary of state hillary clinton says she's recovering from a concussion. a deputy secretar
but an alameda county judge ruled earlier that under california law the business is running legally. john fouler is in the croom right now and -- courtroom right now and have the results at 5:00. >>> a long-time bay area news reporter who was one of the first african-american television reporters in the nation has died. ben williams reportedly suffered a stroke on monday. he was 85. he spent his entire broadcast career at channel 5. he received numerous awards. he got his start as a...
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ktvu consumer editor tom vacar joins us live from alameda about the rules you should watch out for. >> reporter: with at least one in ten of these at least going back to the store this week, consumers are finding out that scammers have made that just a little bit harder. return fraud will cost retailers $3 billion this year. money the rest of us pay to make up for and to contend with at the return counter. >> i think it's because a lot of people kind of want to scam sometimes. >> a lot of people scam and stuff. i've seen it you know at wal- mart and stuff like that. >> i know that takes a lot of their profit especially this time of year when things are tight and we're still in a recession. >> it's always one bad apple always spoils the whole bunch. that's just life. >> reporter: at best buy most items have to be returned by january 24th with a receipt and picture i. d. some items are for exchange only no refund. toys are toys r' us has a 90 day policy, some items are for exchange only. >> if you knew you were going to exchange it you should have brought your reseat or get a gift recei
ktvu consumer editor tom vacar joins us live from alameda about the rules you should watch out for. >> reporter: with at least one in ten of these at least going back to the store this week, consumers are finding out that scammers have made that just a little bit harder. return fraud will cost retailers $3 billion this year. money the rest of us pay to make up for and to contend with at the return counter. >> i think it's because a lot of people kind of want to scam sometimes....
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be closed in the next two years joomple election workers began tedious recount of ballots today in alameda county of of narrowly defeated transit tax. measure b1 would have increased the county transportation sales tax from a half cent to a full cent to pay for trance ate road improvement. if failed by a fraction of a percent or fewer than 800 of the half a million votes cast. sporers are footing the bill to have all of the ballot rest counted. >> with a recount, any voter in the count county can request a recount. they have to pay for it. in this case the proponents are paying somewhere around $7500 per day to do the recount. >> both sides are monitoring the recount and can challenge decisions on individual ballots. election officials say the recount could take weeks. >>> new, the housing market is heating unacross the bay area. now realtors are looking for ways to take advantage of that. we're in walnut creek where agents are getting creative in finding new ways to sell. >> reporter: this is one of very knew homes for sale in walnut creek. prices are rise hearing. nationally sales are up
be closed in the next two years joomple election workers began tedious recount of ballots today in alameda county of of narrowly defeated transit tax. measure b1 would have increased the county transportation sales tax from a half cent to a full cent to pay for trance ate road improvement. if failed by a fraction of a percent or fewer than 800 of the half a million votes cast. sporers are footing the bill to have all of the ballot rest counted. >> with a recount, any voter in the count...
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. >>> alameda police say a woman is behind bars after a stabbing on willie stargell avenue. investigators say a woman grabbed a knife and stabbed a relative in the chest. a 16-year-old and two other people were also hurt. we're told none of the injuries are life threatening. officers arrested 42-year-old tiffany thomas. >>> a construction worker was killed in a fall this morning. a fire department spokesperson said the fell more than 12 ft inside a home at 40 edge hill way, west of twin peaks. the accident happened just after 10:30 this morning. the medical examiner's office is not releasing the man's name until his family is notified. >>> we have new developments in the death of a woman whose body was found in an ornamental pond in santa rosa this morning. she's been identified as 66 year 66-year-old stephanie trailaga. there was no sign of foul play, according to police. >>> the malls were crowded this day after christmas. as many tried to cash in on post-holiday sales and return gift. but as tkcu christian -- shoppers hit the malls today looking for good post-christmas sa
. >>> alameda police say a woman is behind bars after a stabbing on willie stargell avenue. investigators say a woman grabbed a knife and stabbed a relative in the chest. a 16-year-old and two other people were also hurt. we're told none of the injuries are life threatening. officers arrested 42-year-old tiffany thomas. >>> a construction worker was killed in a fall this morning. a fire department spokesperson said the fell more than 12 ft inside a home at 40 edge hill way,...
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. >>> survivors of the attack on pearl harbor will be honored today in alameda. today is the 71st anniversary of the tragedy that helped usher the united states into world war ii. it will include the arrival of veterans in world war ii for. it will shine from dusk until dawn. >>> 4:35 now. we're moving right along in the morning. let's go to tara. i believe there is traffic along the east bay there? >> that is right. along 80 eastbound in berkeley we have a delivery truck blocking the central avenue onramp. there is another car on the shoulder. if we take a live look at the east shore freeway you can see traffic flowing nicely westbound. up next look at the bay bridge toll plaza we have traffic flowing very nicely into san francisco at this hour. no delays to report. and finally down in the south bay this is 280 in san jose you can see traffic flowing nicely in both directions. here is rosemary. >> good morning, to you. we are waking up with clear skies this morning. drier conditions pulling in for your weekend. we are dealing with patchy fog in our valley locati
. >>> survivors of the attack on pearl harbor will be honored today in alameda. today is the 71st anniversary of the tragedy that helped usher the united states into world war ii. it will include the arrival of veterans in world war ii for. it will shine from dusk until dawn. >>> 4:35 now. we're moving right along in the morning. let's go to tara. i believe there is traffic along the east bay there? >> that is right. along 80 eastbound in berkeley we have a delivery...
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. >>> in downtown alameda, people bundled up against the rain and chilly temperatures. we saw heavy showers throughout the afternoon. we have live team coverage tonight. we begin with matt keller, live in san jose. >> reporter: well, heather, 250 beds are available here at the james fbi cardo reception center in san jose. when it's cold and wet like today, all of them are taken. dozens more are given mats to sleep on. here's video of the line for the hot meal tonight. firefighters say the homeless population is especially vulnerable during these types of weather conditions. >> we're concerned about hypothermia and again, the cold weather can exacerbate existing health conditions. >> normally i'm downtown. i have a place to camp in a sleeping bag and i -- it's just the rain. the rain pushes us all inside, if you don't want to catch pneumonia. >> reporter: the firefighters say during rainy and cold weather, their calls increase for traffic accidents and fire and smoke issues from heaters and chimneys. many people turned up the heat most of the day here in the south bay, s
. >>> in downtown alameda, people bundled up against the rain and chilly temperatures. we saw heavy showers throughout the afternoon. we have live team coverage tonight. we begin with matt keller, live in san jose. >> reporter: well, heather, 250 beds are available here at the james fbi cardo reception center in san jose. when it's cold and wet like today, all of them are taken. dozens more are given mats to sleep on. here's video of the line for the hot meal tonight....
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here's our live camera looking out toward the oakland alameda eschew area. but temperatures you will notice a big difference compared to yesterday at this time. it is much warmer. lots of 40s out there to show you. currently 45-degrees in santa rosa. we used to say these numbers were cold. reporting drizzle at the airport. san jose currently checking in. here's the wider perspective on live storm tracker two. rain showers up to the north. even if you are not covered you could have a few spotty sprinkles or drizzle. nothing too significant. throughout the day today we still need to hold on to a chance of a sprinkle or few light showers. there is another weather system developing offshore. this warm front gets pushed into it. temperatures we already noticed the change for today. warmer for today. cloudy right now. there is enough moisture in place we do have to hold on to that chance of a shower for your sunday. the next organized system this moves on shore tonight and into monday morning. so the full break down for today a few spotty showers but much better c
here's our live camera looking out toward the oakland alameda eschew area. but temperatures you will notice a big difference compared to yesterday at this time. it is much warmer. lots of 40s out there to show you. currently 45-degrees in santa rosa. we used to say these numbers were cold. reporting drizzle at the airport. san jose currently checking in. here's the wider perspective on live storm tracker two. rain showers up to the north. even if you are not covered you could have a few spotty...
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in alameda county, ann rubin, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> new california laws taking effect with the new year include efforts to better protect children. coaches and administrators in schools will be required to report suspected child sexual abuse. and it will be a misdemeanor if a parent or guardian fails to report the disappearance or death of a child within 24 hours. the new laws feature increased protection against foreclosure, state pension reform, and a retirement savings program for low income workers. >>> facebook owned instagram says reports that its losing users simply aren't true. figures from a web audience measurement site claims instagram had lost 25% of its users after a controversial move to change it terms of service. instagram says the number of users is growing. >>> fundraisers in marin county have already accumulated more than $15,000 to finance a gun buy back program. according to the marin independent journal private donors have contributed $5,000. and the marin foundation has given $5,000. officials plan to offer $200 for automatic weapons and rifles, $100 for othe
in alameda county, ann rubin, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> new california laws taking effect with the new year include efforts to better protect children. coaches and administrators in schools will be required to report suspected child sexual abuse. and it will be a misdemeanor if a parent or guardian fails to report the disappearance or death of a child within 24 hours. the new laws feature increased protection against foreclosure, state pension reform, and a retirement savings program...
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people in downtown alameda brought out their hats and sweaters too. the east bay received heavy showers this afternoon and the streets were a little slick. in san jose workers in an emergency shelter say the beds have been filled every day this since cold weather began. dozens of homeless people are having to sleep on the floor tonight. firefighters are concerned about those outside suffering from hypothermia. south bay temperatures were 12 degrees below normal. mark tamayo has been tracking the weather system. you join us now with how much rain fell. it was chilly out there today. >> that was the main component of t . temperatures only in the low to mid 40s. rainfall took its time to get going but as you can see here, it did move through cause the entire bay area. rainfall totals were .20 of an inch. san jose, .14. as far as the cold temperatures, these are the highs from this afternoon. only in the 40s. 42 degrees in fairfield for the afternoon high. that would be an overnight low. right now on live storm tracker, not much in the way of rain shower
people in downtown alameda brought out their hats and sweaters too. the east bay received heavy showers this afternoon and the streets were a little slick. in san jose workers in an emergency shelter say the beds have been filled every day this since cold weather began. dozens of homeless people are having to sleep on the floor tonight. firefighters are concerned about those outside suffering from hypothermia. south bay temperatures were 12 degrees below normal. mark tamayo has been tracking...
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. >>> come monday a recount is scheduled in alameda county on measure b that lost by fewer than 800 votes of the measure seeks to raise an existing half- cent transportation sales tax to a full cent. the money raised would go towards public transit and roads. >>> the u.s. navy demissioned the world's first nuclear power the aircraft carrier. thousands of sailors and criminallans gathered at ceremony for the u.s.s. enterprise in norfolk, virginia. the enterprise played a major role in the cuban missile crisis and vietnam. . >>> the u.s. navy says its team of mine-seeking dolphins is going to get some help from a machine. a 12' unmanned underwater vehicle shaped like a torpedo will come on-line degree up dolphins for port security and retrieving objects from the ocean floor. >>> it was perfect timing. a break in the rain for one of the oakland's favorite holiday traditions. we'll bring you the sights and sounds. >>> the heavy rain is just hours away and ktvu meteorologist mark tamayo is next with what to expect tomorrow and when the rain will finally let up? n . >>> you are storm watch cove
. >>> come monday a recount is scheduled in alameda county on measure b that lost by fewer than 800 votes of the measure seeks to raise an existing half- cent transportation sales tax to a full cent. the money raised would go towards public transit and roads. >>> the u.s. navy demissioned the world's first nuclear power the aircraft carrier. thousands of sailors and criminallans gathered at ceremony for the u.s.s. enterprise in norfolk, virginia. the enterprise played a major...
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. >> reporter: along the beach in alameda, photographer jeff heart used the tide to his advantage and searched for a glimpse of a rare bird. >> i always know that when you have a tie high like this it pushes some of the shoreline bird species up to where you can see them. >> the king tide pushed waters above 7 feet along san francisco's embarc a dero. this shows just how high the tide road and when it fell here in al mega. if you missed the king tide you can find them here. skwraáeufrd háerpd? >>> a combination of high tide and train caused headaches today. the rape fall shottered a record at. water sloshed on to city streets. >>> on monday we told you about a program that offers free flu shots for bay area children. today customers lined up to take advantage. it's reported to be an early and strong flu season. for the rest of this month most bay area target stores are vaccinating children for free. the only criteria the little ones must be within four and 18 years old. in san jose children and their parents lined up to get protected. >> especially since we have an infant at home an
. >> reporter: along the beach in alameda, photographer jeff heart used the tide to his advantage and searched for a glimpse of a rare bird. >> i always know that when you have a tie high like this it pushes some of the shoreline bird species up to where you can see them. >> the king tide pushed waters above 7 feet along san francisco's embarc a dero. this shows just how high the tide road and when it fell here in al mega. if you missed the king tide you can find them here....
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they are reporting san francisco, alameda, contra costa and others have to get a flu shot. it will protect patients like the else did i and people with weakened immune systems. >>> and they are helping people to get free flu shots for children. the larry and lucy page foundation is providing free flu shots to area children ages 4 to 18. they can get them in 40 target locations including other stores. you can get more information including the target store locations and farm i hours. you will -- pharmacy hours. you will have to scroll down to get to the web link section. >> how is traffic this morning, sal? >> it is doing well. wet weather is causing more slowed traffic than usual and some delays are popping up and they are a little more than usual. let's take a look at the pictures, and we already have stop and go traffic as you approach the road. it is not that deep as you have a decent drive over to sunnyville. the backups are a little bit -- well, there is just earlier and the backup at the bay bridge is backed up to the mcarthur maze. if you are driving on the peninsula
they are reporting san francisco, alameda, contra costa and others have to get a flu shot. it will protect patients like the else did i and people with weakened immune systems. >>> and they are helping people to get free flu shots for children. the larry and lucy page foundation is providing free flu shots to area children ages 4 to 18. they can get them in 40 target locations including other stores. you can get more information including the target store locations and farm i hours....
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alameda beautiful 66. 70 in santa cruz. milpitas went 70. cupertino, same for redwood city, mid-60s on the coast, including d.c. sun, then clouds increase on tuesday. a cold rain arrives on wednesday morning and then the cold air says i think i will hang around a while. mainly cold nights and warnings and more rain arrives by the weekend. >>> 7:10. safety experts say a warning system is helping with dangerous tulle fog. this is back in 2008 in the fog. it's the sort of accident, the new warning system installed two years ago is designed to prevent. the fog triggers an automatic system of electronic message signs to warn drivers. caltrans says it seems to be working. december and january are typically the worst for actualley fog -- tule fog. >>> all right. 7:12. more trouble for apple. why the silicon valley giant is being blamed for potentially life-threatening issues in australia. >>> and the emotional battle to bring the damaged board walks on the new york and new jersey coasts. brennan, lad, do you know where golf was discovered? scotland
alameda beautiful 66. 70 in santa cruz. milpitas went 70. cupertino, same for redwood city, mid-60s on the coast, including d.c. sun, then clouds increase on tuesday. a cold rain arrives on wednesday morning and then the cold air says i think i will hang around a while. mainly cold nights and warnings and more rain arrives by the weekend. >>> 7:10. safety experts say a warning system is helping with dangerous tulle fog. this is back in 2008 in the fog. it's the sort of accident, the...
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the investigation continues. >>> an investigation is underway in alameda after a man's body was found in a grocery store parking lot. it was found yesterday afternoon in a car outside of nob hill foods. the county coroner identified the man as 53-year-old aldan mau. investigators still want to know how he died. >>> uc berkeley scientists say they've found and important clue to fight a chronic illness. researchers say a gene that turns carbs into fat may be responsible for fatty liver disease. they say future -- doctors say a high-carb diet that includes things like breads and pastas can cause liver disease. >>> coffee that would cost you $50 a buck and it comes from beans that pass through an elephant. the growers behind this black ivory coffee in thailand learned that feeding the elephants the beans and having them come out the other end adds a certain magic to the beans. >> there's acid in the stomach and that breaks down the protein and that's one of the things responsible for bitterness. so you have a coffee without the bitterness of regular coffee. >> i love it. it's something di
the investigation continues. >>> an investigation is underway in alameda after a man's body was found in a grocery store parking lot. it was found yesterday afternoon in a car outside of nob hill foods. the county coroner identified the man as 53-year-old aldan mau. investigators still want to know how he died. >>> uc berkeley scientists say they've found and important clue to fight a chronic illness. researchers say a gene that turns carbs into fat may be responsible for...
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. >>> later this morning they will challenge a plan to use surveillance drones in alameda county. they recently applied to buy a federal drone. the sheriff's office stayed will be used for bomb threats, rescue operations and s.w.a.t. operations. they believe they also intend to use the drone to spy on people. >>> is everybody behaving out there? >> a little slow going in livermore and muni is up and running after major electrical problems which shut down service yesterday. there is quite a bit of gridlock and you can see carpool lanes are moving and everybody else is stuck in it so give yourself an extra 15 minutes this morning. you can see it is slow going at the bottom portion of your screen and those headlights are headed to westbound 680. finally, the san -- san mateo is moving well on the right- hand side. >>> mostly cloudy, i just heard from cassie jean and she said steve, i can see the stars out. it will be a cloudy day, light rain up to the north, mendocino, rain will pick up to the north bay and you may to who wait. cloud cover will increase throughout the day. a lot of t
. >>> later this morning they will challenge a plan to use surveillance drones in alameda county. they recently applied to buy a federal drone. the sheriff's office stayed will be used for bomb threats, rescue operations and s.w.a.t. operations. they believe they also intend to use the drone to spy on people. >>> is everybody behaving out there? >> a little slow going in livermore and muni is up and running after major electrical problems which shut down service...
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this shows where the tied rose, and fell here in alameda. if you missed the king tides today you could catch them tomorrow. jade hernandez, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> there are new developments in a story we told you about last month. the oyster company is seeking a restraining order against the federal government. it wants to stay in operation beyond the 90 days it has been granted. a date for a judge to hear the request hasn't been set. >>> if you have a new iphone and missing google maps, that app is now available. you will remember we told you about the complaints that reported. users declined to upgrade because they didn't want to lose google maps. >> president obama and speaker of the house john boehner held negotiations today but with no results. john boehner rushed to the white house this afternoon for the meeting. earlier today the speaker accused the president of dragging out talks. he wants president obama to agree to more spending cuts and changes to medicare and social security. democrats backed president president obama's plan to
this shows where the tied rose, and fell here in alameda. if you missed the king tides today you could catch them tomorrow. jade hernandez, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> there are new developments in a story we told you about last month. the oyster company is seeking a restraining order against the federal government. it wants to stay in operation beyond the 90 days it has been granted. a date for a judge to hear the request hasn't been set. >>> if you have a new iphone and missing...
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. >>> an alameda county judge today sentenced the woman who killed michelle le to a prison term of 25 years to life. the judge said giselle esteban has shown no remorse. the victim's family had harsh words for esteban outside the courtroom. >> reporter: cameras were not allowed in the courtroom but we caught up with michelle le's brother and cousin immediately after esteban's sentencing. >> i just want people to know how beautiful and how amazing michelle was. and how much her death has impacted me. >> reporter: the judge said he had never seen such premeditated. he said esteban never show an ounce of remorse. >> we felt she never showed remorse. just stared at our family with a blank stare. it was good that he pointed that out. >> reporter: esteban killed le in may 2011 in the misguided belief that she was having an affair with her son's father. >> maybe she will never feel remorse, i can't say that. but if she did, she will show some kind of inkling of being a human being. >> reporter: she waived her rights to speak. but it was the words of michelle le's family that everybody was li
. >>> an alameda county judge today sentenced the woman who killed michelle le to a prison term of 25 years to life. the judge said giselle esteban has shown no remorse. the victim's family had harsh words for esteban outside the courtroom. >> reporter: cameras were not allowed in the courtroom but we caught up with michelle le's brother and cousin immediately after esteban's sentencing. >> i just want people to know how beautiful and how amazing michelle was. and how much...
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the alameda was pointed -- a pointed by the board on friday. he served as the intur urm chief since the -- interim chief. >>. >>> since friday more than 700 drivers have been arrested state wise for driving under the -- statewide for driving under the influence. during the chp's mam, they will be looking for drivers. >> since friday more than 123 people have been arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. last year, 161 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence. >>> aaa is doinging it part with -- doing its part with a free ride and tow home to those who have been drinking. they can get their cars towed and get a free read for up to 10 miles from 6 p.m. new year's eve and tell the operate you need a tipsy tow. you do not need to be an aaa member. >> you can leaflet car at home and take -- leave the car at home and take bart. to prevent over crowding, oast bay will skip montgomery street or embar cader row. do you not have to stand in line for a ticket after midnight. >>> san francisco offers free rides through the night. f
the alameda was pointed -- a pointed by the board on friday. he served as the intur urm chief since the -- interim chief. >>. >>> since friday more than 700 drivers have been arrested state wise for driving under the -- statewide for driving under the influence. during the chp's mam, they will be looking for drivers. >> since friday more than 123 people have been arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. last year, 161 drivers were arrested for driving under the...
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grocery stores and other stores in alameda county who sell food and alcohol won't be able to give you plastic bag. in place of the single use bags, stores can use paper or reusable bags but will have to charge you at coast a -- at least a dime per bag. those who collect food stamp the won't have to pay -- stamps won't have to pay. >>> minimum wage goes up to 10.55 tomorrow. university of kentucky economists say that's hurting the youngest members of the work force because employers don't want to pay teenagers more than $10 plus benefits to get their first jobs. >>> just over an hour ago, millions of people in sydney, australia, rang in 2013. [ cheers ] >> crowds gathered to watch the skyline explode with fireworks. 1.5million people were expected to be at the celebration with millions more watching on tv from home. [ cheers ] and people in new zealand also rang in the new year with loud cheers, boat horns and fireworks over the sky tower. the display lit up at midnight. new zealand being one of the first countries in the world to welcome the new year. more on our local celebrations co
grocery stores and other stores in alameda county who sell food and alcohol won't be able to give you plastic bag. in place of the single use bags, stores can use paper or reusable bags but will have to charge you at coast a -- at least a dime per bag. those who collect food stamp the won't have to pay -- stamps won't have to pay. >>> minimum wage goes up to 10.55 tomorrow. university of kentucky economists say that's hurting the youngest members of the work force because employers...
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. >>> a cyclist was killed in alameda county. the chp said the rider hit a rock. but authorities weren't able to give us any more details. >>> they may run into traffic today because of the holy procession. catholics will honor the virgin of guadalupe who is said to appear before a peasant. that procession is scheduled to begin at noon on detroit avenue and continue on to whittman and oak grove road and end at st. francis of assissi church. some streets will be closed during the event. >>> if you like the mornings crisp and cold. you will like it this morning, right, rosemary? >> not asy. livermore is 12 degrees warmer than we were 24 hours ago. subtle changes. the fog not as thick. not as widespread and the cold, well, not as bad. giving you a look to the beautiful shot from our ktvu cam. and we have high clouds streaming over head. the clouds are helping to, well, off set the cold we felt overnight. you can see those here on the sale light view as i show you the ridge of high pressure. it is bringing us breezy conditions and it is beginning to materialize. chanc
. >>> a cyclist was killed in alameda county. the chp said the rider hit a rock. but authorities weren't able to give us any more details. >>> they may run into traffic today because of the holy procession. catholics will honor the virgin of guadalupe who is said to appear before a peasant. that procession is scheduled to begin at noon on detroit avenue and continue on to whittman and oak grove road and end at st. francis of assissi church. some streets will be closed during...
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. >>> alameda police are investigating a stabbing during a christmas party that injured four people. investigators say during an argument, 42-year-old tiffany thomas stabbed her sister in the chest. three other family members tried to help, and were stabbed as well, including a teenage girl. all are expected to recover. thomas was arrested on suspicion with assault with a deadly weapon. >>> a remnant from world war ii caused quite a scare. the bomb squad was called out. a man told authorities he wanted to turn in some old tnt from world war ii. 5.5pounds of tnt was recovered. that's enough to cause a tremendous amount of damage. >>> a young woman who wants to be a police officer is on the other side of the law tonight. david stevenson is in court as the college student made her first court appearance, following the death of a grandmother in san francisco. >> reporter: supporters of gina eunice covered their faces. she is charges with felony manslaughter, driving under the influence, and hit and run driving on a twin peaks road, high above the city. police say she was drunk when she d
. >>> alameda police are investigating a stabbing during a christmas party that injured four people. investigators say during an argument, 42-year-old tiffany thomas stabbed her sister in the chest. three other family members tried to help, and were stabbed as well, including a teenage girl. all are expected to recover. thomas was arrested on suspicion with assault with a deadly weapon. >>> a remnant from world war ii caused quite a scare. the bomb squad was called out. a man...
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in the bay area we found there are more than 22,000 people in alameda and contra costa county that would lose their benefits. >>> the comptrollers office advice that employers use 2010 rates. social security would take an extra 2%. if the cliff is avoided, workers will be reimbursed. >>> a new alert system for missing seniors is set to take effect in california january 1st. it's called the silver alert program. the system is similar to the amber alert program for missing children. but it's intended for seniors who suffer from dementia. they will issue emergency reports to median and laboring law enforcement agencies. >>> friends in the bay area are remembering a key figure in the environment movement who died suddenly. amber lee is live in san francisco with more on the environmental leader from the bay area and the landmark changes she pioneered. amber. >> reporter: the rain forest action network is pioneered here in san francisco. sitting around the dinner table enjoying a meal with friends was among rebecca's favorite past times tonight her friends are finding comfort in a meal she wo
in the bay area we found there are more than 22,000 people in alameda and contra costa county that would lose their benefits. >>> the comptrollers office advice that employers use 2010 rates. social security would take an extra 2%. if the cliff is avoided, workers will be reimbursed. >>> a new alert system for missing seniors is set to take effect in california january 1st. it's called the silver alert program. the system is similar to the amber alert program for missing...
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there are restaurants and shops at the mall and police ordered everyone out and called the alameda bomb squad. shortly after the bomb squad arrived they determined the package was in fact, not dangerous. and the all clear was given around 6:30 this evening. >>> the fire crew made a gruesome discovery while responding to a fire. once the fire was out, firefighters found a body among the ashes. there's no word yet on the victim's identity or what caused the fire. >>> fire investigators in san jose were still trying to figure out what caused an early morning restaurant fire. the fire broke out just after 7:30 a.m. at the taqueria lorena. most of the damage was in the attic, no one was hurt. >>> contra costa officials will meet tuesday to make cuts since voters rejected a budget cut. the stations being closed are station number seven, station 11 on clayton, station 12 on shell avenue in martinez. and station 16 on los arabes drive in lafayette. if voters didn't pass the parcel tax, the result in cutting would result in safety. but voters were not swayed. >>> next i will use storm tracker 2
there are restaurants and shops at the mall and police ordered everyone out and called the alameda bomb squad. shortly after the bomb squad arrived they determined the package was in fact, not dangerous. and the all clear was given around 6:30 this evening. >>> the fire crew made a gruesome discovery while responding to a fire. once the fire was out, firefighters found a body among the ashes. there's no word yet on the victim's identity or what caused the fire. >>> fire...
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. >>> the alameda county board of supervisors today postponed a decision on the purchase of a surveillance drone for the sheriff's office after an objection from the american civil liberties union. records obtain bid the aclu of northern california show sheriff greg ahon received bids for the drone back in august with the stated purpose of intelligence gathering and surveillance. >> we have nothing yet on paper that will bind the sheriff impose written and personal safeguards and mechanisming to prevent public abuses. >> to think we would go an use an unmanned aerial system for civilian surveillance is inaccurate. >> reporter: ahern says the surveillance would be used primarily for search and rescue. a vote is now expected early next year. >>> president obama appears to be winning support for his plan to raise taxes on the wealthy to help deal with the so called fiscal cliff. ktvu's rita williams reports on the court of public opinion and why it may not be enough. >> reporter: what do you think? will the president in congress send the country plunging over the fiscal cliff. >> i don't thin
. >>> the alameda county board of supervisors today postponed a decision on the purchase of a surveillance drone for the sheriff's office after an objection from the american civil liberties union. records obtain bid the aclu of northern california show sheriff greg ahon received bids for the drone back in august with the stated purpose of intelligence gathering and surveillance. >> we have nothing yet on paper that will bind the sheriff impose written and personal safeguards and...
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. >> reporter: for a coast guard island in alameda today. >> we're grieving, but we still have to stay the channel islands west of los angeles. to two were charged with killing a national officer. the coast guard is the smallest military branch, only about 40,000 active duty men and women. >> smaller than the new york city police department. so when someone dies, the effect is felt throughout the service. >> he was the best ship mate i've ever known. he was a friend. he was a big brother to us all, and he is absolutely irreplaceable. >> reporter: just 34 years old, he was the father of a little boy. ship mates say he and his wife had been excitedly awaiting the birth of their second child. rita williams, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> a shooting outside of a middle school prompted a lockdown on campus today. it happened just above mcarthur. police say two suspects fired shots during an attempted home invasion near the school. a witness said another man was spotted limping away. someone did turn up at highland hospital about a half hour later with a gunshot wound. the investigation is ongoin
. >> reporter: for a coast guard island in alameda today. >> we're grieving, but we still have to stay the channel islands west of los angeles. to two were charged with killing a national officer. the coast guard is the smallest military branch, only about 40,000 active duty men and women. >> smaller than the new york city police department. so when someone dies, the effect is felt throughout the service. >> he was the best ship mate i've ever known. he was a friend. he...
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in the bay area we found there are more than 22,000 people in alameda and contra costa county who would lose their benefits. >>> the national association of realtors says its index of pending home sales rose 1.5% in november to its highest levels in 2-1/2 years. the index came in at 106.4. 100 is the minimum level considered to be healthy. >>> on wall street today the looming fiscal cliff deadline pushed stocks lower. the dow fell 158 points. >>> two deaths in five hours, it was an especially deadly night in oak land. help is resting on outsider to bring peace to this city. >> reporter: opd is bringing in a big name with a very big reputation. some are wondering if that one person can be the change people want to see on the street. this afternoon crime scene technicians were still gathering evidence in one of two homicides that happened within a five hour period. >> we hear things happening in oakland but most of the time international avenue and other places. >> reporter: but last night the crimes that happen in other places was right across the street in east oakland. one person stabb
in the bay area we found there are more than 22,000 people in alameda and contra costa county who would lose their benefits. >>> the national association of realtors says its index of pending home sales rose 1.5% in november to its highest levels in 2-1/2 years. the index came in at 106.4. 100 is the minimum level considered to be healthy. >>> on wall street today the looming fiscal cliff deadline pushed stocks lower. the dow fell 158 points. >>> two deaths in five...
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east bay city is considering a resolution against a practice that could soon be used more often in alameda county. ktvu's christian captain is live now in berkeley where the council just made a decision on a no drone zone -- christien kafton. >> reporter: just a few minutes ago, they turned off the lights at the city council, if we had a drone we would be able to hover and find out what's going on. some expressing concerns they could easily be abused. >> we only use them for surveillance. >> reporter: san jose is looking to buy drones. sergeant j.d. nelson says a drone would only be used over berkeley if that city's police department asks to use it. >> it would be for the unincorporated areas because that's the areas that we patrol. now if an agency wanted to use it like we send our canines to other agencies depending on the need, we would be open to that. >> reporter: one by one berklians spoke out against the drones. >> let berkeley start the no zone that will hopefully spread throughout the country, thank you. >> reporter: the council has sent the drone resolution to the county. the cit
east bay city is considering a resolution against a practice that could soon be used more often in alameda county. ktvu's christian captain is live now in berkeley where the council just made a decision on a no drone zone -- christien kafton. >> reporter: just a few minutes ago, they turned off the lights at the city council, if we had a drone we would be able to hover and find out what's going on. some expressing concerns they could easily be abused. >> we only use them for...